Volkswagen (Iv), Bora 1J side profile — Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment — Iv , Bora 1J

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1974–present
Quick answer on Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment: The Volkswagen (Iv), Bora 1J (1974–present) uses a 5x100 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–9J wheels at ET23–ET43.

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment comes down to two things: the factory hub spec, and how far the aftermarket width and offset can move from it. Both are here for the Volkswagen (Iv), Bora 1J (1974–present).

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x100
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6J–9JET23–ET43

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

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Overview

The Volkswagen Bora (Iv), also known as the Jetta or Vento in other markets, is a compact car produced by Volkswagen from August 1997 to 2006. It was based on the fourth generation Golf platform and offered both hatchback and sedan body styles. The Bora featured an updated interior with improved ergonomics and comfort compared to its predecessor. New high-performance models included the VR6-engined four-wheel-drive 'R32' introduced in 2002, as well as turbocharged variants of the 1.8T engine used across Volkswagen Group models.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
2.0L TSI2.0L turbo petrolpetrol170 hpFWD
2.0L TDI2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel150 hpFWD
1.8L TSI1.8L turbo petrolpetrol147 hpFWD
1.4L TSI1.4L turbo petrolpetrol125 hpFWD
1.4L TDI1.4L dieseldiesel90 hpFWD
1.6L TDI1.6L dieseldiesel84 hpFWD
1.2L TSI1.2L petrolpetrol70 hpFWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.0L TDI150 hp8.3 s129 mph
1.4L TSI125 hp9.7 s130 mph
1.8L TSI147 hp8.5 s133 mph
2.0L TSI170 hp7.4 s143 mph
1.2L TSI70 hp12.5 s108 mph
1.6L TDI84 hp12.5 s107 mph
1.4L TDI90 hp11.7 s115 mph

UK popularity & demand

~944,531 Volkswagen Golf licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 944,531 Volkswagen Golf on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

History & notable variants

The Bora was first unveiled in August 1997 and later released in October that year as a hatchback, followed by a sedan version (Bora or Jetta) in August 1998. It received a facelift in China in July 2006, becoming the 'Bora HS'. The Bora was produced until 2006 and was succeeded by the fifth generation Golf.

Body styles & production

Body stylesHatchback, Sedan
Produced1974–present

Trim levels

BoraJettaVento

Factory colours

Schwarz Solidb moon rock silver met.Dark Purple Metallicorixweiss metPure White SolidOrixweiss MetallicMittelgrau SolidCarbon Steel Grey MetallicAmaryllisrot Metallica marinagelbb leuchtorangeREFLEXSILBER-MET.DEEPBLACK-MET.CANDYWEISSBLANC PURPURE GREYSHADOW BLUE-MET.

Reliability & owner notes